Republic of Bologna 1 Scudo, 1796 – 1797

Revolutionary coinage; Type II - with tree

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Republic of Bologna Republic of Bologna
Currency Provisional Government of Bologna - Scudo
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Scudo
Year 1796 – 1797
Composition Silver (.833)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 29
Diameter (mm) 40
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Scudo from Republic of Bologna. Issued from 1796 to 1797. Struck in Silver (.833). Measures 40 mm and weighs 29 g.

Obverse
Shielded arms between laurel wreath with on top a lion's head. At the bottom the date and the value. (People and Senate of Bologna)
Reverse
Madonna with child in clouds above city view of Bologna. The city has a big tree on the left, and at right is visible the Colle della Guardia, a Hill where is placed the Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca (size and shape of city view may vary). (Protection and Honor)
Edge
Leaves in relief

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1797  ET.SENATUS.BON., edge with circles and incuse dots - very rare 13%
1797  ET*/SENATUS*BON. PRÆSIDIVM * 25%
1797  ET*PRAESIDIVM*BON BON·DOCET
1796  63%

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